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MTO 500mm f8 3M-5A - Lens

MTO 500mm f8 3M-5A - Lens

Manual focus telephoto mirror lens made for Nikon F mount 35mm SLRs by MTO. "A" in the name indicates replaceable lens mounts. Donut-shaped Bokeh. Built-in hood covers knurled focusing ring. Metal body available in black.

  • MTO 500mm f8 3M-5A
  • Minimum focus distance: 4m
  • Size: 152 x 93 mm
  • Weight: 1089g
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Nikon F

Nikon introduced their first SLR, the Nikon F, in 1959. Alongside it they unveiled a series of lenses and a new lens mount that would carry them to professional success for the next decades. To this day, all Nikon DSLRs use the Nikon F mount.

In the beginning, Nikon lenses communicated aperture information to the body using a metal coupling fork, affectionately known as "bunny ears". Soon after, Nikon began using a similar system that automatically told the camera the maximum aperture of the lens. This Automatic Indexing (AI) system stuck around for decades in lenses and is still found on Nikon's high-end professional DSLRs even though new lenses communicate this information electronically.

With only minor compatibility issues (don't use a pre-AI lens on AI bodies or modern digital cameras), Nikon F lenses and bodies are pretty much interchangeable.

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MTO 500mm f8 3M-5A - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
30 Sep 2024 T79960 € 99,00 MTO 500mm f8 3M-5A - Lens Image